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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
The Agricultural Science Congress marks the confluence of researchers, intellectuals and the custodians of global food security
Agricultural Science Congress is nothing short of an Agri. Research Kumbh: - Radha Mohan Singh
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Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh has said that the Agricultural Science Congress marks the confluence of researchers, intellectuals, creativity and the custodians of global food security. In his inaugural address of the 14th Agricultural Science Congress today he said that it is nothing short of an Agri-Research Kumbh. He stated the churning of science, technology and knowledge outcomes during this Congress will be of immense value to the welfare of farmers as well as humanity. He added that the government recently announced a new scheme PM-KISAN for assured income support to the farmers. The scheme is being implemented with effect from December 2018. A direct income support of Rs 6,000 per annum to the farmers will be provided. Around 12 crore farming families will be directly benefitted from this scheme.
Shri Singh appreciated the role of ICAR in launching a mega project called NICRA to address the issues of climate change through the KVKs, adding that the “Soil Health Card Scheme” has been launched to improve crop productivity through judicious use of inputs without deteriorating soil health further. Shri Singh further said that the IARI has developed ‘Pusa Soil Testing and Fertilizer Recommendation Meter’ for facilitating the reach of soil testing at the farmers’ doorstep. During the last 4 and a half years, 1014 varieties of different crops were developed among which more than 800 varieties are tolerant/resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses.
He expressed pride in the IARI celebrating 50 years of remote sensing in India. The first national initiative on application of remote sensing technology was attempted way back in 1969 by IARI along with ISRO and NASA for the early diagnosis of root  disease in coconut at Kayamkulam, Kerala.
The Minister said that value-addition to agricultural production is one of the solutions for improving farmers' income. The implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sampada Yojana will result in creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management. It will not only provide a big boost to the growth of food processing sector in the country but also help in providing better prices to farmers and is a big step towards doubling of farmers’ income. He further said that the agri-based start-ups and entrepreneurship development need to be promoted and the Atal Innovation Mission  including Self-Employment and Talent Utilization  is government’s endeavour to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Innovations will play a critical role in developing solutions and pathways for addressing the agrarian challenges.
Ministry of Steel
RINL organizes Awareness Programme on Hazards of Tobacco Usage in association with Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre  Visakhapatnam
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in tune with the WHO -No Tobacco Campaign, Visakha Steel General Hospital  of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in collaboration with Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre  Visakhapatnam today conducted an awareness program on the HAZARDS OF TOBACCO USAGE, with the aim of sensitizing the people towards hazards of tobacco use and to promote a tobacco free society, at MP Hall – Ukku Club.
Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL, the Chief Guest inaugurated the awareness programme in the august presence of Dr. Umesh Mahantshetty, Director , Directors of RINL, CVO, Dr. Prakash and Dr.Dolorosa Fernandez, Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Oncology , the guest speaker at the awareness program.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL emphasized the need to take Anti-tobacco programs forward vigorously, for prevention of Tobacco induced diseases, among the employees and their families by conducting more awareness camps and screening programs. He called upon the children to become ambassadors in spreading anti-tobacco campaigns. He appreciated the efforts of VSGH Collective for organizing a very useful session in the interest of one and all.
In her speech, the Guest speaker Dr. Dolorosa Fernandez stressed upon the impact of rampant tobacco usage in our country, which is resulting in a steep hike in the number of oral cancer cases and related deaths and how to put across this issue effectively for policy changes related to production of Tobacco related products, marketing and use. The speaker also suggested ways to come out of addiction to tobacco products and its positive impact on the health and economy of the country.
All the invited dignitaries and participants took the “NO TOBACCO USE” Pledge. The program concluded with an interactive session with the participants from various walks of life.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination
Cumulative number of Vaccinated Healthcare Workers across the country more than 16 lakh
31,466 beneficiaries vaccinated till 7:30 pm in 5 States on 9th day of vaccination drive
More than 31,000 healthcare workers have been vaccinated in five states on the ninth day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program
31,466 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 7.30 pm today in these States viz. Haryana , Karnataka , Punjab , Rajasthan  and Tamil Nadu . 693 sessions were held till 6.30 pm today.
The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID19 has crossed 16 lakh   through 28,613 sessions, as per the provisional report.
Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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S. No.
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State/UT
|
|
Beneficiaries vaccinated
|
|
1
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|
A & N Islands
|
|
1998
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
1,47,030
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|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
6,511
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
13,881
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
76,125
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
1502
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|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
28,732
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|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
345
|
|
9
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|
Daman & Diu
|
|
283
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
25,811
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|
11
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|
Goa
|
|
1561
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
78,466
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|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
72,204
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|
14
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
13,544
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
11,647
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|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
14,806
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|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
1,91,443
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
53,529
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|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
558
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|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
633
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
38,278
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|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
99,885
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|
23
|
|
Manipur
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|
2319
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
2236
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|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
3979
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
3,443
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
1,52,371
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|
28
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|
Puducherry
|
|
1478
|
|
29
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|
Punjab
|
|
31,326
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|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
91,856
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|
31
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Sikkim
|
|
960
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|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
61,720
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|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
1,10,031
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
14,252
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
1,23,761
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
10,514
|
|
37
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West Bengal
|
|
84,505
|
|
38
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
40,144
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|
Total
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|
16,13,667
Only 10 AEFIs have been reported till 7.30 pm on the ninth day of the vaccination drive.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Indian researchers start working on novel coronavirus genome sequencing
Novel coronavirus is a new virus and researchers are trying to figure out all the different aspects of it. Two institutes of Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research  Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology , Hyderabad and Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology , New Delhi have started working together on the whole genome sequencing of novel coronavirus.
“This will help us to understand the evolution of the virus, how dynamic is it and how fast it imitates. This study will help us to know how fast it evolves and what are the future aspects of it” said Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director, CCMB while speaking withSenior ScientistJyoti Sharma fromIndia Science Wire, DST.
Whole-genome sequencing is the method used to determine the complete DNA sequence of a specific organism’s genome. The approach for sequencing the latest coronavirus involves getting samples from patients that have are found to be positive and sending these samples to a sequencing centre. Genome sequencing need very large number of samples for study. “Without much data if you make any conclusion that may not be right. At the moment we are accumulating as many sequencings as we can and once, we have few hundred sequencing with us then we will be able to make many inferences from many biological aspects of this virus” said Dr Mishra.
Three to four people from each institute are continuously working on the whole genome sequencing. In the next 3-4 weeks researchers would be able to get at least 200-300 isolates and this information would help them to make some further conclusion about behaviour of this virus. For this purpose, National Institute of Virology , Pune has also been requested to give virus that has been isolated from different places. This will help the scientists to cover the whole country to get a bigger and clearer picture. This will help the institutes to establish the family tree of the virus. Dr Mishra told that based on this they can study from where the virus has come which strain has more similarity, the varied mutations and which strain is weak and what strain is strong. “This will give some strategic clues to understand it and to implement better isolation strategies” he said.
In addition to this the institute has also increased the testing capacity. A large number of people are undergoing testing and they would go for mass screening. This will help them to identify the number of positive cases and then send them for isolation or quarantine.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri G Kishan Reddy inaugurates 20th All India Conference of Directors of Fingerprint Bureaus being organised by NCRB
The Minister of State for Home, Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the 20th All India Conference of Directors of Fingerprint Bureaus, being organised by NCRB, here today. The conference was attended among others by Director, NCRB, Shri Ram Phal Pawar, Joint Secretary  MHA Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava and senior police officers from central police organisations/ States/UTs. Around 80 Fingerprint experts/delegates from across the country attended the inaugural function.
Addressing the gathering, the MoS, Shri Reddy highlighted the importance of fingerprints in crime investigation and appreciated the efforts of NCRB in rolling out the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System , a network based pan India system for recording and sharing of fingerprints of criminals in various crimes. He also expressed satisfaction that Central Fingerprint Bureau in NCRB is following best practices in maintaining fingerprint records of criminals.
Director, NCRB, Shri Ram Phal Pawar, said that implementation of NAFIS will help Police in solving crime cases quickly and emphasized the need to have adequate strength in the State Fingerprint Bureaus. He also impressed upon deliberation of ideas in the 2-day conference to make the fingerprint facility more useful and accessible to investigators.
Joint Secretary  Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava stressed upon capacity building of Fingerprint fraternity through collaboration with academic institutions and international agencies.
Ministry of Defence
GIS Based Automatic Water Supply System for citizens of Cantonment Board under eChhawani project
The GIS Based ‘Automatic Water Supply System’ for citizens of Cantonment Boards has been launched recently by Raksha Mantri Shri. Rajnath Singh on the occasion of Defence Estates Day 2021.
The module of GIS based Water Supply system for Cantonment Boards has been developed by Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo informatics  under the guidance of Defence Secretary and Director General of Defence Estates, Delhi.
It is easy and fast application to provide water connection to the citizens of Cantonment. It is completely automated which :-
a) Provides facility to its citizen to identify the location of water supply connection.
b) It automatically determines nearest water pipeline.
b) Also capacity of all water supply lines have been defined.
c) It calculates distance based on the location and;
d) Amount payable by the Applicant including connection charges can be paid online.
The module further facilitates sanction for water connection online. Once the system issues sanction, the concerned Department in Cantt Board will ensure actual water connection within given time-lines. The system is highly user friendly, efficient and transparent.
This GIS System is first of its kind in the country. It is based on "minimum government and supports the concept of "maximum governance" as there is no manual intervention for clearance/sanction of the water connection.
In conventional Water Supply System, citizens apply to the local bodies and the application is processed which takes time. The charges are required to be deposited offline and no time period is defined for grant of water connection. BISAG has successfully implemented the GIS module and its integration with the e-Chhawani portal is done by Bharat Electronics Limited .
Defence Estates Day was celebrated on 16th December, 2021 by Director General, Defence Estates.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Special Campaign 3.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters  and Swachchata Drive in full swing in Dept. of Health and Family Welfare
More than 900 Cleanliness Campaign sites across the country have been identified by Department along with its Attached & Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies and CPSE
The Special Campaign 3.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters  and Swachhata Drive is going on in full swing in the Department of Health and Family Welfare. The objectives of the campaign are to minimize pendency, institutionalize swachhata, strengthen internal monitoring mechanism, train officers in records management, digitize physical records for improved records management and to bring all ministries/departments on one single digital platform: www.pgportal.gov.in/scdpm22.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare  has been conducting the Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhata and disposal of pending matters within the Department  and all its Attached & Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies and CPSE located in various parts of the country. It started with a preparatory phase from 15th of September, 2023 to identify the targets to be taken up for cleaning/disposing of during the campaign period. The main campaign started from 02nd October, 2023 and will continue up to 31st October, 2023. Special focus is being given to achieve space management and enhancement of workplace experience in offices.
Before After
AIIMS, Patna, Bihar
AIIMS, Kalyani, West Bengal
Before After
AIIMS, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Since beginning of the preparatory phase of the Special Campaign, DoHFW along with its Attached & Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies and CPSE have identified more than 900 cleanliness sites across the country. During the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 3.0, the Nodal Officer of DoHFW and Secretary  reviewed the progress of the preparatory phase.
The progress of implementation phase of the Campaign is reported on the SCDPM portal of the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances  by DoHFW regularly. As on 09.10.2023, as per data of achievement reported on the DARPG’s portal, DoHFW has disposed of 47 References from MPs and 1319 public grievances. 853 physical files have been reviewed and 320 files have been weeded out. Also, 115 Cleanliness Campaigns have been conducted by different offices of DoHFW and 1466 sq. ft. of space has been freed. Revenue of Rs. 55,317/- has also been earned by selling of scrap materials. The campaign is in full swing to achieve the targets set by DoHFW for the period.
The campaign is being monitored under the guidance of Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and DARPG’s portal  by uploading photographs and data. Daily photographs are being uploaded by the offices concerned. The data is being uploaded daily by IWS Unit, DoHFW, Nirman Bhawan.
Ministry of Finance
G20 Outreach Seminar on “Central Bank Digital Currency: The India Story”
An International Financial Architecture Working Group Meeting of G20 is scheduled on January 30 and 31, 2023 at Chandigarh. In the build-up to this event, a domestic event, an outreach seminar titled “Central Bank Digital Currency: The India Story” was organised by RBI at Chandigarh on January 25, 2023 at Chandigarh. Participants comprising Government officials, students, academicians, commercial bank officials, representatives from national and local print and electronic media participated in the event.
The event was organized to create awareness about Digital Rupee i.e., India’s Central Bank Digital Currency . The event started with the keynote address by Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Executive Director, RBI wherein he emphasized the launch of the pilot of Digital Rupee, India’s CBDC, is a significant monetary milestone. He highlighted that India is one of the first major economies to launch a CBDC pilot in both Wholesale and Retail segment. Further, he explained the key motivations leading to the launch of Digital Rupee and the way forward.
The keynote address was followed by a presentation by the FinTech Department of RBI. The presentation underscored various aspects of the digital currency including design choices and provided a global perspective. Further, it provided information about the current pilots, featured the use cases, emphasized about the benefits of digital rupee and indicated about the possible future applications.
Subsequently, an interactive Question and Answer session was held to address public inquisitiveness and interest wherein questions around this initiative were answered and doubts were clarified. Finally, the event ended with a live demonstration of Digital Rupee transactions to provide a glimpse of real user experience.
Additionally, another town hall event on e₹ was held at Chandigarh in the second half of the same day i.e., January 25, 2023. This event was organised by State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and other leading banks participating in the e₹ pilot. The event was organised primarily for college/ university students. It included presentation by RBI followed by interactions as also live demonstration of e₹ transactions.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Minister in Odisha Government, Shri Naba Kishore Das
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Minister in Odisha Government, Shri Naba Kishore Das.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Saddened by the unfortunate demise of Minister in Odisha Government, Shri Naba Kishore Das Ji. Condolences to his family in this tragic hour. Om Shanti.”
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Swaraj Serial to be telecast in Binge watch mode on DD National
DD National will telecast ‘Swaraj’ serial in binge watch mode on Saturday & Sunday starting from 11th February 2023 from 1 PM onwards.
The telecast schedule is as follows:
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Episode
No.
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Main Character/Event/Place
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Period
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Date of Telecast
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1 to 3
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- Vasco Da Gama
- Vijay Nagar
- Rani Abbakka
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- 1498 – 24 Dec 1524
- 1336 – 1646
- 1525 – 1570
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11.02.2023
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4 to 6
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- Shivappa Naik
- Shivaji
- Kanhoji Angre
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- 1645 – 1660
- 1674 – 3 April 1680
- 1689 – 1729
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12.02.2023
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7 to 9
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- Baji Rao
- Chimaji Appa
- EIC – French
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- 17 April 1720 – 28 April 1740
- 1707 – 1740
- 1664 – 1794
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18.02.2023
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10 to 12
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- EIC – British
- Martand Verma
- Battle of Plassey
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- 1600 – 1 June 1874
- 1706 – 7 July 1758
- 23 June 1757
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19.02.2023
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13 to 15
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- Puli Thevar
- Rani Velu Nachiyar
- Veerapandiya Kattaboman
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- 1715 – 1767
- 3 Jan. 1730 – 25 Dec. 1716
- 1760 – 16 Dec. 1799
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25.02.2023
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16 to 18
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- Pazahasi Raja
- Sanyasi Movement
- Bakshi Jagbandhu Paika Leaders
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- 1774 – 30 Nov. 1805
- 1770
- May 1817 – Dec.
1818
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26.02.2023
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19 to 21
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- Wazir Ali
- Velu Thampi Dalava
- Tilka Manjhi
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- 19 April 1780 – 15 May 1817
- 1802 – 17 July 1835
- 29 Dec. 1856 – 13 August 1891
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04.03.2023
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22 to 24
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- Haathras Revolt 
- U Tirot Singh
- Sidho Kano Murmu
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- 1818
- 1802-17 July 1835
- 1855-56
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05.03.2023
‘Swaraj - Bharat Ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha’, is a 75-episode mega show illustrating the glorious history of India’s freedom struggle from the 15th century onwards when Vasco-Da-Gama landed in India. The serial showcases several aspects of Indian history featuring the lives and sacrifices of lesser known heroes of the freedom struggle.
Swaraj serial was launched on 5th August, 2022 by the Union Minister for Home & Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in the presence of Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan. The telecast of the serial began on 14th August 2022 in Hindi on DD National and subsequently in nine regional languages  on the regional network of Doordarshan. Every fresh episode of Swaraj in Hindi is being aired at 9 AM & 9 PM on Sunday on DD National and is repeated on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 1 PM and on Saturday at 9 PM. The audio version is broadcast on All India Radio network from 11 AM on Saturday.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
A policy of Micro Financing is need of the hour for micro businesses in Rural, Agricultural and Tribal Sector: Shri Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Road & Transport Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasized on the need of a policy or a model which can help micro/small businesses/works like fisherman, ferry walas, Rickshaw pullers, vegetable vendors, poor, self help groups etc. financially. He was addressing ‘Pan IIT Global E-Conclave on reimagining MSMEs and Livelihoods’ late yesterday through video conference.
He said that most of the population in the country is involved in very small enterprises like fishing, Bee-keeping, Bamboo production etc. and are economically and socially backward and lack sufficient financial support for them. They are hard working, skilled, talented and honest but due to lack of finance they can not do any value addition in their businesses/works. With a little financial, technological and marketing support they can grow their business/work which in turn will definitely boost employment opportunities in Rural, Agricultural and Tribal areas and will also give strength to our GDP.
Shri Gadkari invited suggestions to develop a model to help and finance these socially, economically and educationally backward entrepreneurs. He said that this model should be transparent, corruption free, IT enabled with less procedural hassles and needing least permissions etc. He expressed hope that the model when approved by NITI Ayog, Finance Ministry, can support a lot of enterprises involved in bamboo, honey production, alternative fuels and other areas. Noble Peace Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, founder- Grameen Bank, Bangladesh also shared his vision during the discussion in vedio conference.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
179.53 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 44,488
Active cases stand at 0.10%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.70%
6,554 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,24,20,120
4,184 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
77.60 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 8,73,974 tests conducted in the last 24 hours